Parks Maintenance Worker

City of Belton, MO•Belton, MO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of unskilled and semi-skilled tasks in the maintenance and operation of park and recreation buildings, grounds, open spaces, and parks. The primary duties include mowing and maintaining park and open space areas, dragging and lining fields, performing swimming pool maintenance, inspecting and maintaining park facilities, performing minor interior building maintenance, routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment, planting and maintaining landscaping, and carrying out various groundskeeping tasks. The role also involves operating various equipment, maintaining skills in maintenance techniques, performing custodial work, collecting and disposing of waste, opening and closing facilities, assisting with program setups, installing and maintaining sports facility equipment, assisting in new park construction, and keeping records of work completed. The position may also involve serving on employee committees and assisting with maintenance activities at the Recreation/Community Center.

Requirements

Some knowledge of equipment, materials and supplies used in building and grounds maintenance.
Some knowledge of equipment and supplies used to do minor repairs.
Some knowledge of first aid and applicable safety precautions.
Skill in operation of listed tools and equipment.
Ability to work independently and to complete daily activities according to work schedule.
Ability to lift heavy objects, walk and stand for long periods of time, and to perform strenuous physical labor under adverse field conditions.
Ability to communicate orally and in writing; ability to use equipment and tools properly and safely.
Ability to understand, follow, and transmit written and oral instructions.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors, and the public.
Experience and/or ability to operate a pickup truck and 15 passenger van; lawn and landscaping equipment, including tractors, mowers, aerators, chain saws, edgers, weed trimmers, electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, irrigation systems; miscellaneous hand and power tools for turf maintenance, carpentry, painting, plumbing, electrical, and cement finishing work; swimming pool equipment including chlorination system, pumps, boiler, valves, filtration devices, gauges, etc.; janitorial equipment including floor buffers, steam cleaner, carpet cleaners, washers, vacuums, mops, brooms, and dusting equipment.
Any combination of education and experience which demonstrates the knowledge and experience to perform the work.
Valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

Mows and maintains park and open space areas such as baseball and soccer fields; mows weeds; cleans and maintains tennis courts and nets; maintains sprinkler systems and assists in the repair and installation of sprinkler lines and heads.
Drags ball fields, lines fields for games.
Performs swimming pool maintenance as required.
Inspects, washes, and performs routine maintenance of park drinking fountains and restrooms.
Sweeps, washes, paints, and repairs or replaces park tables and slabs.
Performs minor semi-skilled interior building maintenance such as painting, plumbing, carpentry, and other unskilled and semi-skilled trades work.
Performs routine maintenance on lawn and power equipment.
Plants and maintains landscaping, including lawns, trees, shrubs, and flowers.
Carries out the seeding, fertilizing, top dressing, soil conditioning, watering, and the pest and weed control of the City's parks and open spaces.
Maintains and adjusts specialized turf care equipment and tools, including electric motors, pumps, sprinklers, tractors, mowers, and irrigation systems.
Operates tractors, mowers, jack hammers, welders, trucks, steam cleaners, buffers, washers, and other listed equipment as needed.
Maintains current skills and knowledge in the proper and safe techniques of building and ground maintenance functions and the handling of maintenance equipment.
Performs custodial work such as required and assigned, including: change light bulbs and fluorescent tubes; sweep floors; vacuum carpets; mop; shampoo and steam clean carpets; buff non-carpeted areas; dump garbage and reline cans with liners; clean and sanitize restrooms and replenish supplies; sweep; empty ash cans; clean spills; clean drinking fountains, mirrors, tables, walls, fixtures, light fixtures, etc.; dust furniture; wash windows, walls, metal and woodwork; clean rain gutters; sweep roofs.
Collects and disposes of solid waste from buildings and grounds; picks up litter from premises.
Opens and closes, locks, and unlocks facilities as needed.
Assists in setting up and taking down equipment for various park and recreation programs, prepares facilities for park and recreation program use.
Installs and maintains goal posts and nets for sports facilities, including soccer, volleyball, baseball, softball, tennis, and basketball.
Assists in the construction of new parks facilities, including clearing, grading, drainage, and foundation work.
Keeps records of work completed.
Performs other duties as assigned and directed by the Parks Maintenance Supervisor.
Serves as a member of various employee committees, as assigned.
Assists the Recreation/Community Center supervisor with maintenance activities when required or requested.